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PA Woman Punches Officer During Traffic Stop, Police Say

A 23-year-old Annville has been arrested after fighting with police officers during a traffic stop, the Western Lebanon County Regional Police announced on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Cathyria Reyes Rodriguez

Cathyria Reyes Rodriguez

Photo Credit: Western Lebanon County Regional Police

Cathyria Reyes Rodriguez was pulled over by the police in the 1300 block of East Main Street in Annville at 12:39 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the police detailed in the release.

The police were attempting a traffic stop after discovering she was driving with a suspended license plate. 

"During the course of the investigation Reyes-Rodriguez began to physically fight with Officers, striking one Officer with a closed fist," the police said. 

Reyes-Rodriguez was arrested and charged with felony assault on law enforcement;  misdemeanors for simple assault, resisting arrest, tampering with evidence, disorderly conduct, and possession of marijuana; and summary offenses of operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, and displaying fraudulent inspection stickers, according to the police and confirmed by court documents.

She was released on $25,000 in bail and her preliminary hearing has been set for Thursday, Oct. 31.

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